Montell Owens life and biography

Montell Owens is an American football fullback for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was signed by the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2006.

TRANSACTIONS: Signed as an undrafted rookie 4/30/06.

Regarded as one of the NFL’s top special teams players … Named first alternate for 2009 Pro Bowl … Has played in 62 games since earning a roster spot as a rookie free agent in 2006 … Ranks second in franchise history with 75 special teams tackles … Tied a single-season franchise record with 30 special teams tackles in 2009 … Ranked second on the team with 18 special teams tackles in 2008 and had two TDs on special teams … Played major role on unit that led NFL in opponents punt return average (4.2) in 2009 and ranked first in the NFL in 2008 in opponent start position after kickoff (24.3) … Re-signed in January 2009 … Appointed by Jack Del Rio to Player Leadership Council in 2008 … Had four special teams tackles in 2007 postseason … One of only three undrafted rookies to make the Jaguars 2006 opening day roster … Four-year letterman at Maine and only the fifth player in school history to play in the NFL …

2009

Played in all 16 games for the third consecutive season … Led team with a career-high 30 special teams tackles (18 solo), tied for the most in franchise history … Named AFC first alternate for Pro Bowl special teamer … Spearheaded a unit that led NFL in opponents punt return average (4.2) for the first time in franchise history … The 4.2-yard average was the third-lowest in the NFL since 2000 … Totaled 12 tackles in the last five games … Also saw action at FB and finished with two carries for one yard … Added three kickoff returns for 49 yards with a long of 29 … Had one carry for three yards in season-opener on 9/13 at IND … Saw action at FB and on special teams on 9/20 vs. ARI and had one carry and recorded 29-yard kickoff return … Finished with two special teams tackles on 9/27 at HOU and 10/4 vs. TEN … Established career-high with four special teams tackles on 10/11 at SEA … Finished with three special teams tackles on 11/1 at TEN and moved into second place in franchise history with 57 career tackles … 11/8 vs. KC: Had his second consecutive game with three special teams tackles … Had one special teams tackle and one kickoff return for 17 yards on 11/29 at SF … Totaled three special teams tackles on 12/6 vs. HOU … Matched his career-high with four special teams tackles on 12/17 vs. IND … Concluded season on 1/3 at CLE with three special teams tackles, tying the franchise single-season record with 30 …

2008

Played in all 16 games for the second consecutive season, seeing action on special teams and at FB … Ranked second on the team with 18 special teams tackles (14 solo) along with one fumble recovery, and tied for third in scoring with 3 TDs … Had two rushes for 43 yards and two TDs, two receptions for 17 yards and two kickoff returns for 30 yards … Named special teams player on Peter King's Sports Illustrated All-Pro Team … Selected to USA Today All-Joe Team, which goes to players and coaches who have overachieved and are often overlooked … Served as special teams captain … 9/21 at IND: Recorded first career reception of 10 yards on game-winning drive … 9/28 vs. HOU: Scored first career TD on a 41-yard run, the result of a fake-punt direct snap … Had two special teams tackles on 10/5 vs. PIT and 10/12 at DEN … Recorded two solo tackles on 11/2 at CIN and recovered a fumble on a fourth quarter kickoff and returned it 18 yards for a TD … 12/1 at HOU: Had one assisted special teams tackle and returned two kickoffs for 30 yards … 12/7 at CHI: Saw extensive action at FB … 12/18 vs. IND: Had a two-yard TD run and added three tackles on special teams … 12/28 at BAL: Made one reception for seven yards …
2007

Played in all 16 games, mainly on special teams … Ranked fourth on the team with a then career-high 19 special teams tackles … 9/16 vs. ATL: Led team with three special teams tackles … 9/23 at DEN: Recorded one special teams tackle and forced a fumble on the opening kickoff of the second half that was recovered by the Jaguars … Recorded two special teams tackles on 10/14 vs. HOU, 11/25 vs. BUF and 12/16 at PIT … 12/30 at HOU: Recorded one special teams tackle and left game in the second quarter with a sprained ankle and did not return … 1/5 at PIT: Saw action on special teams in AFC Wild Card game. Recorded one tackle and returned two kickoffs for 15 yards … 1/12 at NE: Posted a team-high three special teams tackles in AFC Divisional Playoff game …

2006

Played in 14 games, primarily on special teams … Tied for sixth on team with eight special teams tackles … 9/10 vs. DAL: Recorded one solo special teams tackle and returned an onsides kick four yards … 9/18 vs. PIT: Made team-high two special teams tackles … 9/24 at IND: Saw action at FB and helped Jaguars rush for 191 yards … Also saw action at FB on 10/1 at WASH …

COLLEGE

Four-year letterman who played in 38 games at RB … Set career-highs with 184 carries for 779 yards and nine TDs as a senior … Played in nine games as a junior and had 49 carries for 187 yards and two TDs … Appeared in nine games as a sophomore TB and rushed for 32 yards on 15 carries … Played in 10 games as a freshman … Majored in kinesiology.

PERSONAL

Engaged (Lisa Harris) … Lives in Wilmington, Del. … Attended Concord High in Wilmington, Del. … Rushed for more than 1,100 yards and 20 TDs … Also lettered in baseball and track … Took classes toward his bachelor's degree at Maine in the 2007 offseason … Shared his testimony at Sacred Heart Church in 2008 and also made visit to Beaches Chapel Church … Attended classes in 2010 at Harvard Business School as part of the NFL Business Management and Entrepreneurial program … Supports team initiatives including Jaguars golf tournament and Draft Day Fan Fest … Enjoys spending time at local community agencies where he encourages kids to live a healthy lifestyle ... Visited Washington, D.C., in February 2009 as guests of USO and made trip to Walter Reed Army Medical Center to visit wounded soldiers ... Taped a PSA with Comcast for World Wide Day of Play … Supports local military … Participated in Muscular Dystrophy Association event at the Jacksonville Landing … Visited North Shore K-8 for the What Moves U kickoff event … Teamed up with Lift Up America and Tyson Foods to distribute food to more than 50 local soup kitchens and pantries … Is a musician in his spare time and is an accomplished trumpet player … Teamed up with 12 area high school students in 2009 to form the St. Johns River City High School Jazz All-Stars and performed at the Jazz Festival in downtown Jacksonville ... Participated in the 2009 HEAL Zoo Walk … Served as celebrity waiter for 2009 Children's Miracle Network fundraiser at Morton's Steakhouse ... Full name: Montell Ernest Owens.

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